The seemingly unbeatable champion Winx was brilliant yet again in recording her 31st successive win and a world record 23rd Group 1 victory in scoring here. She began well, settled in fourth place before improving to third at the 800m, chasing a strong pace. She was conceding the leader (Happy Clapper) five lengths rounding the home turn before eating into that margin and hitting the front at the 100m. She then drew away to score brilliantly and in the fast time of 1:33.27. Threetime Group 1 winner Happy Clapper, who had not led in 38 prior starts, was taken to the lead by Blake Shinn, who obviously realised there could be a lack of pace in this field. He let the gelding run along at a strong pace in the mid-stages and still held a clear advantage nearing the home turn. He was only overhauled at the 100m and then fought gamely for second after running a bold race. The 2018 ATC Australian Oaks (Gr 1, 2400m) winner Unforgotten raced back in third place, was fourth rounding the home turn and then battled gamely for third in a promising effort on her second run back. Dual Group 1-winning mare Egg Tart chased the free running leader until nearing the home turn and did well in battling on for (8.4 lengths) fourth, also on her second run back.